And Henderson has pointed to that moment as the one where his teammates knew that Lallana was truly back.

“His sprint back and tackle at Turf Moor in the opening 20 minutes or so got a massive reaction from the crowd and it summed up what he’s all about,” says Henderson - who is out until next month with his own injury - in his captain's column in the matchday programme for Liverpool's FA Cup third round tie against neighbours Everton.

Lallana impressed at Burnley (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Henderson has tipped his teammate to shine in the second half of the campaign (Image: Liverpool Echo)

“I’ve no doubt 2018 is going to be a massive year for him, now this injury setback is dealt with.

“It’s a moment both he and the team have been looking forward to.

“There’s no secret that Adz and his family are very close to my own and it has been hard for him having to sit and watch these opening months of the season.

“But the impressive thing is that not for one second has he felt sorry for himself. He’s been in and around the lads during that time, offering support and advice.

Henderson is out until next month (Image: REUTERS)

Lallana is likely to feature against Everton in the FA Cup third round (Image: PA)

“At a time when he’d have been entitled to be a bit distant, due to missing big games and big moments, he’s been the opposite. He’s been in among it and that’s why he’s so important to this club, on and off the pitch.”

Despite his kind and encouraging words, Henderson did also have some advice for Lallana following his fairly dramatic new look.

“Maybe a trip to the hairdresser to get that barnet trimmed down is the final thing he should consider," he wrote.

"And I know I’m not alone in thinking that!”

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